Transportation

2004 Mobility Study: Most Congested Cities

The 2004 Urban Mobility Report, published by the Texas Transportation Institute, shows traffic congestion growing across the nation in cities of all sizes and ranks cities by congestion.

September 7, 2004 - Texas Transportation Institute

National Study Finds Traffic Getting Worse

A study of 85 urban areas finds traffic congestion is getting worse across the nation.

September 7, 2004 - The Washington Post

Transit-Oriented Development In The U.S.

A new TRB report examines the state of the practice and the benefits of transit-oriented development (TOD) and joint development throughout the United States.

September 6, 2004 - Transportation Research Board

Federal Funding's Late Arrival Chokes Transit

As White House and Congress bargain, Michigan service faces retreat

September 5, 2004 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Chicago's Tollway Improvement Plan Is Pricey

A proposed plan in Illinois would double fares for drivers who don't use an electronic toll collection program.

September 5, 2004 - The Chicago Tribune

ITS: 'We Could Be Doing Much Better'

Why has so much investment in ITS technology produced so little progress in terms of improved system performance?

September 5, 2004 - Innovation Briefs

Taxi Tips For Republicans In New York

All you've ever wanted to know about New York City cabs.

September 3, 2004 - The New York Times

The Complexity Of Rural Roads

The changing nature of rural traffic demands new ways to improve safety.

September 3, 2004 - University Of California Transportation Center

Smart Cars Come To The U.S.

Cute, tiny European smart cars are coming to the U.S., but getting bigger.

September 2, 2004 - MSNBC

The Paving Of America

How roads changed the nation.

August 31, 2004 - 2Blowhards

The Longest Road

The Trans-Siberian Highway is the world's longest road at 5,500 miles, stretching from a remote corner of Asiatic Russia to Moscow.

August 31, 2004 - The Baltimore Sun

Detroit Suburb Activists Say SEMCOG Is Undemocratic

Agency’s 'under-representation' of core communities worsens sprawl.

August 30, 2004 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Car Industry Trends Are 'Unnerving'

The the long-term effect of the glut of new and used cars is cause for concern.

August 30, 2004 - The Washington Post

The Asphalt Rebellion

Traffic can be vibrant and beautiful, not fast and ugly.

August 27, 2004 - Michigan Land Use Institute

A Determined Reformer Stands In Sprawl's Path

City sues Southeast Michigan Council of Governments and argues that the agency hurts Detroit’s core communities.

August 27, 2004 - Michigan Land Use Institute

What 'Drives' Bush and Kerry

The Auto Club of Southern California asks Senator John Kerry and President George W. Bush 5 questions on transportation.

August 25, 2004 - Westways

Top U.S. Transit System Named

In an apparent surprise to riders, the American Public Transit Association names northern California's Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) the top transit system in America.

August 25, 2004 - The Oakland Tribune

The 'Toyota-ization' Of Deserts

Blowing desert dust is a growing environmental problem, made worse by dust-spewing SUVs replacing camels for desert travel.

August 24, 2004 - BBC News

Will Red Car Trolleys Return To Los Angeles?

As new development flocks to downtown Los Angeles, momentum is building to bring back the historic 'Red Car' trolley system that dates to the 1920's.

August 23, 2004 - Downtown News

California's Most Ambitious Public Works Project - 2

Debates over aesthetics, cost, financing, and engineering surround the monumental public works project on two of the most dangerous earthquake fault lines in California.

August 23, 2004 - Wired

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.